Introduction: Since its inception, the DeFi (Decentralized Finance) sector has experienced significant growth and evolution. This article will explore the key milestones and developments that have shaped the DeFi sector from its early days to the present. Section 1: The Early Days of DeFi The DeFi sector began to take shape in 2017 by launching the first decentralized applications (dApps) on the Ethereum blockchain. These early dApps focused on lending, borrowing, and trading, laying the grou...